3
35
Setting the Picture Quality
Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution and compression. Picture
resolution refers to the number of pixels in an image; compression is a method
of reducing file size by carefully encoding data. The relationship between
resolution and compression determines the picture quality.
The camera offers four different resolutions. With the highest resolution (3.1
MP), three different compression settings are available: none, some, and high.
Select a high resolution setting for more detailed images and larger print sizes.
Use a lower resolution setting for smaller print sizes, and for conserving space
on the Picture Card.
All Quality settings are compressed JPEGS except the uncompressed setting,
which is a TIFF. The available Quality settings are:
Quality Setting Name
(in megapixels)
Resolution
(in pixels)
Compression
Ratio/File Type
File Size
(approx.)
3.1 MP (Uncompr)
2160 x 1440
None/TIFF
9170 KB
3.1 MP (default)
2160 x 1440
1:5/JPEG
960 KB
3.1 MP (High Compr)
2160 x 1440
1:10/JPEG
480 KB
2.2 MP
1800 x 1200
1:5/JPEG
730 KB
1.6 MP
1536 x 1024
1:5/JPEG
550 KB
0.8 MP
1080 x 720
1:5/JPEG
325 KB
